The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Parkway Drive is a metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia.
The band formed in the summer of 2003, their name coming from the street they used to practice on in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia. Not long after they had formed, they released a split EP with Adelaide band I Killed The Prom Queen. Later that year, the band also made an appearance on the Byron Bay Hardcore compilation What We've Built, preceded by their debut EP, Don't Close Your Eyes.
In May 2005 the PwD headed to the USA to record their debut album with renowned metal producer, Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (who is responsible for acclaimed releases from the likes of Unearth, August Burns Red, Underoath and Johnny Truant.)
Since the release of Don't Close Your Eyes, Parkway Drive have rapidly accumulated a loyal fanbase Australia-wide, courtesy of support slots for international acts including Hatebreed, In Flames, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Alexisonfire, and performances at Metal for The Brain 2005 and Australia's Hardcore 2005. They have built quite a strong reputation within the music industry, this led to their signing with Epitaph record label.
In June 2006 they released Killing With a Smile in the United States during August of that year.
In late May 2006, second bass player Shaun Cash left the band for personal reasons with the full support of the rest of the members. The band soon found a replacement in their "merch guy" and long-time friend, Jia "Pie" O'Connor. Now a permanent part of the line-up, he played with them for the rest of their first international tour in the United Kingdom, and Europe, and later dates in the United States.
In October 2006, they were billed as the Australian contingent on the Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour, playing alongside Anti-Flag, Underoath, Thursday, Senses Fail, Taking Back Sunday and Saosin. During November and December 2006, they appeared at the Homebake Festival, Sound Fest, Resist Records' tour, Soundwave Festival and Gravity G Festival before returning to the UK and Europe.
On 3 March 2007, a new song was previewed to a crowd at Underworld entitled "The Siren's Song". The song would later feature on Horizons. They were placed on the bill for the U.S. Vans Warped Tour 2007 as the only Australian band on the tour. On 15 August, Winston McCall appeared in an interview on the short.fast.loud show on Australia's Triple J Radio station in which he previewed a track off Horizons entitled "Boneyards".
Horizons was released on 6 October 2007. The album was generally acclaimed by critics and fans alike; especially Blunt Magazine, who wrote that the album 'simply slays from the get go' and awarded it 10/10, and planet-loud.com, which suggested that it would 'set the benchmark for metal albums to come'. It debuted at number 6 on the ARIA Charts. After the release of Horizons, the band toured through the US, Australia and Europe with such bands such as Killswitch Engage, Bury Your Dead, Darkest Hour and others.
In February/March 2008, Parkway teamed up with Byron Bay bands/friends 50 lions and Word Up!, to complete the Surf Rats Tour of east coast Australia. This tour (travelling to towns not listed on the standard touring circuit) was based around surfing big surf spots on the way.
On 12 December 2008 while performing at UNSW Roundhouse, Parkway Drive announced that they were filming a DVD of the show, which would include footage of the performance and a few songs from other bands featured in the Sweat Fest Tour. On 18 January 2009, Parkway Drive announced their headlining US tour with Stick to Your Guns and Mychildren Mybride. On 28 January to 1 February 2009, Parkway Drive went on a tour in Japan with Shai Hulud and Crystal Lake. Parkway Drive played at the 2009 Bamboozle Lineup at the Giant's Stadium parking lots; as well as being confirmed at 2009's Download Festival.
In May 2009, Parkway Drive announced that they would be releasing a live DVD and an Australian tour was also announced with August Burns Red and Architects in support of it. It was on this tour that the band performed a new song entitled "Unrest."
On 11 January 2022, the band announced a North American tour in May and June, supported by Hatebreed, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Stick to Your Guns. However, on 6 April, they announced the cancellation of the tour, stating that "the relentless nature of being in this band has given us very little time to reflect on who we are as individuals, who we want to be and the toll it is taking on ourselves and our friendships". On 23 May, it was announced that for their mental health, Parkway Drive would be taking a break from activity, but clarified that they "are here to stay".
On 7 June, following a series of teasers released on various social media, the band unveiled a brand new single entitled "Glitch" along with a music video. On 8 June, the band announced that their Fall 2022 European tour with Lorna Shore and While She Sleeps would continue as scheduled with a rebrand, and new music to accompany said tour. On 6 July, the band released the second single "The Greatest Fear" and its corresponding music video. At the same time, they officially announced that their seventh studio album, Darker Still, was set for release on 9 September 2022, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.
Discography:
Albums
- 2005 - Killing with a Smile (Resist Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2007 - Horizons (Resist Records, Burning Heart Records, Epitaph Records)
- 2010 - Deep Blue (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2012 - Atlas (Resist Records, Epitah Records, Burning Heart)
- 2015 - I.R.E.
- 2018 - Reverence
- 2022 - Darker Still
Other Releases:
- 2003 - Split EP with I Killed The Prom Queen
- 2004 - Don’t Close Your Eyes EP (Resist Records)
- 2006 - Don’t Close Your Eyes (Reissue) EP (Resist Records)
- n/a - “What We’ve Built” BBHC compilation
- 2006 - Smoke ‘Em If Ya Got ‘Em (Resist Records)
- 2007 - Boneyards (Resist Records)
- 2009 - Parkway Drive: The DVD
Members:
Current:
Winston McCall - Vocals (2003–present)
Jeff Ling - Lead guitar (2003–present)
Luke "Pig" Kilpatrick - Rhythm guitar (2003–present)
Ben "Gaz" Gordon - Drums (2003–present)
Jia "Pie" O'Connor - Bass (2006–present)
Former:
Shaun "Cashy" Cash - Bass (2004–2006)
Brett "Lagg" Versteeg - Bass & backing vocals (2003–2004)
Karma
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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My convictions lay bare before the tempest
As chaos explodes around me
I find myself in the jaws of destruction
Tested by the force of the tempest
Pushed, to the point of no return
Losing ground, let the steel of my resolve
Clarity unfolds
A moments calm in the eye of the storm
Relentless, I surge onward
Surfacing
No regrets
No second chance
Nothing will hold me back
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart, seasick heart home
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart, seasick heart home
Carry me home
Tension clings to me
Resistance coils inside
Forcing me down, I fear nothing, into Poseidon's arms
Forcing me down, I fear nothing, I must hold on
This is a strength born in misery
A focus cut of this insanity
I fight my way from the gates of hell
I hold on
This is a strength born in misery
A focus cut of this insanity
I fight my way from the gates of hell
I hold on
I hold on
A body, locked in the vice grip of conflict
A mind, sharpened on the shards of disappointment
And from the depths of Hell I rise
From gilded cage, my spirit flies
Memories of another life call me home
Surfacing
Surfacing
Shipwrecked bones
Carry my seasick heart, seasick heart home
Shipwrecked bones
Carry my seasick, seasick, seasick heart home
The lyrics of Parkway Drive's song Karma describe a person who finds themselves amidst chaos and destruction, struggling to hold on to their convictions and resolve. They are pushed to their limits by the force of the tempest and fear nothing as they are forced down into Poseidon's arms. However, they find clarity in the eye of the storm and surge onwards with a strength born out of misery and insanity. The person fights their way from the gates of hell, sharpening their mind on the shards of disappointment, and from the depths of hell, they rise to the surface. The shipwrecked bones carry their seasick heart home, as they continue to hold on to their resolve and focus.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing to the surface
Facing a crisis
My convictions lay bare before the tempest
My beliefs and principles are exposed and challenged
As chaos explodes around me
Everything is falling apart, and I'm in the middle of it
I find myself in the jaws of destruction
I'm on the precipice of disaster
Tested by the force of the tempest
Undergoing a severe trial
Pushed to the point of no return
Nearly reaching a no-going-back situation
Losing ground, let the steel of my resolve
In danger of losing strength, but I must not give up
Be not bested by the sum of my fears
I won't let my fears overcome me
Clarity unfolds
Sudden understanding dawns on me
A moments calm in the eye of the storm
A brief respite in the middle of chaos
Relentless, I surge onward
Determined to keep going, no matter what
Surfacing
Emerging victorious
No regrets
Not looking back
No second chance
This is my only opportunity
Nothing will hold me back
I'll overcome all obstacles
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart, seasick heart home
My broken and battered soul is returning to where it belongs
Tension clings to me
I'm facing intense pressure
Resistance coils inside
I'm fighting back
Forcing me down, I fear nothing, into Poseidon's arms
I'll face even the worst circumstances without fear
This is a strength born in misery
I developed my strength through adversity
A focus cut of this insanity
I'm holding on to my sanity through sheer willpower
I fight my way from the gates of hell
I'm struggling to escape a dire situation
I hold on
I will persevere
A body, locked in the vice grip of conflict
I'm trapped in a difficult situation
A mind, sharpened on the shards of disappointment
I'm learning from my failures
And from the depths of Hell I rise
I'm overcoming even the worst circumstances
From gilded cage, my spirit flies
I'm breaking out of my confinement
Memories of another life call me home
My past fuels my drive to succeed
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick, seasick, seasick heart home
I'm returning to a place of safety and comfort after enduring many pains and hardships
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@syahminorizan8064
Here are the real lyrics:
Crashing to the surface
My convictions lay bare before the tempest
As chaos explodes around me
I find myself in the jaws of destruction
Tested by the force of the tempest
Pushed to the point of no return
Losing ground, let the steel of my resolve
Be not bested by the sum of my fears
Clarity unfolds
A moments calm in the eye of the storm
Relentless I surge onward
Surfacing
No regrets
No second chance
Nothing will hold me back
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart (seasick heart home)
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart (seasick heart home)
Carry me home, tension clings to me
Resistance coils inside
Forcing me down, I fear nothing
Into Poseidon's arms
Forcing me down, I fear nothing
I must hold on
This is a strength born in misery
A focus cut of this insanity
I fight my way from the gates of hell
I hold on
This is a strength born in misery
A focus cut of this insanity
I fight my way from the gates of hell
I hold on
I hold on
A body locked in the vice grip of conflict
A mind sharpened on the shards of disappointment
And from the depths of hell I rise
From gilded cage my spirit flies
Memories of another life call me home
Surfacing
Surfacing
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart (seasick heart home)
Shipwrecked bones carry my seasick heart
Seasick, seasick heart home
@cruz5248
I heard if you put a seashell to your ear you'll hear this song.
@airstry2828
+Skylark send me one, that'd be the coolest present ever!
@phatsnag
+Skylark what an amazing comment
@MrSlowpez10
+Skylark
Excellent profile picture.
@Ergot
+Skylark Confirmed.
@0chaton
Nice comment :)
@McOnionRing
Throws away bass
Plays air bass instead
That's metal.
@imsooooinsane08
+Daniel Slater That's how pie got into the band anyway..
@VibratorPoliceisgod
+Westbrook Lawrence Pie plays like he's playing air bass anyway lol
@julenliantrehe6780
+Pink guy damn you're everywhere tho!